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    10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids

    Published: Feb 27, 2020 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Did you know there is a great, inexpensive sensory material in your bathroom cabinet? It's shaving cream! Shaving foam is one of our favorite items to use for play and learning. Why? It is readily available and can be used in all sorts of ways. It is also messy, so if you are mess averse, this might not be for you. But in our house, when something is messy, it makes it all the more fun. The great thing about a shaving cream mess though, is that it is easy to clean up. These 10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids require very little setup and will keep kids busy and having fun.

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    All of these sensory play activities are meant to be done under parent supervision and not used with kids who are still putting everything in their mouths. Shaving cream is safe for toddlers to play with under careful adult supervision.

    Why these shaving cream activities are awesome

    • So many fun things to do with shaving cream from art to learning and much more!
    • Frugal way to provide a sensory experience for kids
    • Just plain fun!

    Shaving cream activities for kids

    Shaving Cream Cards and Gift Wrap 

    You can use this technique to make cards and gift wrap for any occasion.

    shaving cream gift wrap

    Scented Shaving Cream Pumpkin Pie

     Set up a bake shop for the kids and "bake" up some pretend pumpkin pies.

    shaving cream pumpkin pie

    Shaving Cream and Water Bead Cupcakes

    Water beads are so fun for kids to play with. We tried them with shaving cream for a totally new sensory experience.

    shaving cream and water beads

    2 Ingredient Shaving Cream Paint

    I am often asked how do you make colored shaving cream. This paint is super easy to make with just a few ingredients and washes off glass surfaces and bathtubs easily. Use it to create lots of shaving cream crafts and shaving cream art.

    shaving cream paint

    Sensory Sight Word Games

    You can even use shaving cream for learning games. Kids will have so much fun getting their hands messy in this shaving cream sensory bin and learning in a hands on way.

    blocks in shaving cream

    Handwriting Practice with Shaving Cream 

    This fine motor and sensory activity helps preschoolers with pre-handwriting skills. Such a fun shaving cream play idea!

    handwriting practice with shaving cream

    Sensory Alphabet Hunt

    My kids love hunting for things and had such fun digging through the shaving cream in search of letters. Another fun play idea to learn with shaving cream sensory play!

    sensory alphabet hunt

    Making a Sensory Rainbow with Straws 

    This shaving cream activity is sure to brighten your day. The shaving cream acts as a sort of glue for the colored straws.

    sensory rainbow

    Fine Motor Practice with Straws 

    This fun shaving cream activity really works kids' fine motor skills. The shaving cream in this sensory bin provides just the right amount of resistance to the straws. Kids will love this messy play ideas.

    fine motor practice with straws

    Digging for Dinosaur Footprints 

    This is the perfect sensory activity if you have a dinosaur lover at home. Kids love messy sensory play!

    dinosaur fine motor play

    Frequently asked questions

    Is shaving cream good for sensory play?

    It can be a lot of fun for kids and provide an excellent sensory experience provided kids are supervised while playing. Many kids love the texture of shaving cream.

    Where is a good place to buy shaving cream?

    If you have a local dollar store, you can buy shaving cream there. It is a great place to get inexpensive shaving cream.

    10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids - Look how many ways you can use shaving cream for fun and learning!

    Mom, if you are looking for more fun activities for little hands, check out Green Kid Crafts, an earth friendly monthly craft subscription box for kids that sparks creativity while teaching kids a respect and love for the environment.

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    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for family-friendly recipes, recipes that kids can make, and play and learning activities for kids, you will find them at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

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